Pilgrims at the Track Front Lose Big Bet
Henry’s party regrets losing about $9,000 to Uncle Peter after a failed scheme to win big at the race track. Bunch and Ikey Schwartz faced the fallout of a risky plan and seek quiet Ruraldene refuge as Aunt Martha relays Uncle Peter’s delay in town. The pair walk toward the depot amid sorrow and self accusation.
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Bunch
Uncle Peter
Ikey Schwartz
Ikey
John
Martha
Peter
Grant
Tidewater Twins
Dove’s Nest Villa
Pete
the Waldorf
Clara J
Aunt Martha
Prodigal Uncle Peter Returns to Quiet Village Fete
John narrates a chaotic night as Uncle Peter and Dike Lawrence drift into town drunk after a track win. The pair are secreted to John’s house to avoid Aunt Martha, while a telegram hoax, a blackmail call, and a late-night ruse threaten the family peace. The prankster Bunch escapes as peace is restored and Uncle Peter thanks John.
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Peter Grant
Dove's Nest Villa
Buraldene
N.Y
Bankers’ and Brokers’ Association
Peter
Uncle Peter
Martha
Mrs. Grant
Clara J
Bunch
Barney Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
John
G. W. Dillingham
Philadelphia mother jailed for stealing to feed starving child
A Philadelphia widow with a dying husband and no work was sent to the house of correction for three months after stealing a pint of milk and a loaf of bread to feed her starving son. The piece contrasts harsher penalties for minor theft with grand corruption cases in Pennsylvania government.
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Pennsylvania
Schia
Philadelphia
House of Correction
Pensylvania State Capitol
Pittsburg
Boston
Sympathy Begets Sympathy in Life and Learning
A reflective note argues that personal enthusiasm and mental desires attract responses from others. It asserts learning begins with the wish to learn and sympathy requires giving back. Indifference, the piece contends, fails to create mutual understanding or growth.
Salt beds of Chile hold vast pure deposits for world needs
The salt beds of Chile offer large deposits that are about 99 percent pure, promising long term supply for global use.
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Chile
Popular hog breeds vary by community and environment
Inquiries about the best hog breed are addressed by noting no universal answer. Breed choice depends on local demand, environment, and farmer goals. Beginners fare best with a popular local breed such as Hampshire, which tends to ease disposal of surplus males and support steady breeding demand.
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Poland
Chester
Hampshire
Guinea Hens Prove Profitable If Properly Cared For
Guinea hens yield strong profits when well tended. Guinea eggs fetch bakery demand though some doubt palatability. eggs hatch better under a chicken hen unless the guinea hen is confined. Young guineas face mite and lice threats and may die from head lice or exposure.
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Walter B. Leutz
Suspected Innovative Seed Bed for Transplant Tobacco Plants
W. S. Belmer of Connecticut builds a large seed bed to ensure abundant healthy plants. The structure measures 41 by 52 feet and rises four and a half feet to the eaves with a center height near nine feet. Glass frames on two sides and a ridge wire with rope and wire bracing keep the tent taut in damp weather and sag resistant in dry spells.
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Orange Judd
S. Belmer
Connecticut
Butter Churning Timing and Salt for Quality
Guidance on butter making emphasizes 20 minutes of churning and never more than 30 minutes. Use good salt and work thoroughly for best texture. When butter forms granular cream, avoid overworking it.
Dodder Kills Clover Seed Imports Spark Alarm
Since July 1 1910 23 lots of Chilean red clover seed totaling 370 000 pounds have been imported into the United States. The seed carries dodder, a parasitic plant, which if sown could destroy clover crops across the southern clover belt. The Chilean seed is darker, larger than US seed and may sell well on its appearance.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Oregon's Ten-Year Progress Boosts World Market
The state has not achieved major intrastate gains but has placed its fruits on global markets, earning very high prices and expanding reach beyond Oregon.
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Oregon
Care of Pigs Feeding and Health Guidance
Advice on pig care stresses regular feeding and watering and ensuring each pig reaches its feed. Sick piglets should be isolated with a small ration for a while, with a good chance of recovery without further treatment.
Easy Ways to Update Last Year's Skirt for Spring Fashion
The piece outlines two spring fashion trends high waisted skirts and short sleeves. It explains reusing last year's skirt by adding a shaped belt to simulate a waistline and describes alterations including a four gore pattern fabric choices fastening methods and a wide inside girdle to secure the garment. It notes short sleeves will be popular alongside fitted long sleeves and new jaunty coats with bold buttons.
Neat Camisole Design For Versatile Wear
Simple camisola described for under blouses with a high neck square yoke of broderie Anglaise edged in beading. Sleeves feature broderie while nainsook forms a plain yoke and tucked waist joining to bisque. Materials listed include broderie Anglaise, nainsook, and beading in specified yardages.
Border Bordered Fabrics Return in Spring Fashion
The article notes the reappearance of bordered fabrics in spring and summer lines. Silk gowns may feature borders in Persian designs and mottled floral effects. Wide silks, yoke effects for tall women, and bordure styles in marquisettes, voiles, ginghams, and lawns offer versatile dress options with varied fullness and waistline shaping.
Traveling Frocks and Summer Neckline Trends
The article notes a vogue for dark blue or bright travel frocks with collars and guimpes and predicts that bare throats will gain popularity this summer. It urges women to prepare by bleaching and massaging their throats now.
Braid Trimmed Suits Highlight Wide Braids and Embroidery
Fashion notes describe new suits with strong braid trimming, especially wide braid along collar cuffs and reverses. Panels run down front and back of jackets and skirt, with narrow braid used decoratively on coats and dresses. Oriental embroidery hints appear on collars and sleeves. buttons in matching colors or silver gilt are common.
Smaller Bags Return to Fashion with Velvet and Satin
Wrist bags have shrunk after a period of large fashion and jeering at excess baggage. Velvet and satin return to favor, supplanted leather. Bags, now small or large purses, are covered to match gowns. Cord handles and tassels label them cordelleres.
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Cordelleres
New Small Handbags Trend For Spring
The article notes a wave of compact spring handbags in colored leathers like mauve apricot blue violet and red. Styles favor oblong shapes about seven by five inches with outer flap initials and built in compartments for mirror vanity case handkerchief and card case. Some designs include a detachable change purse on a light chain for easy access in crowds.
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Miamimoth
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Misher Lawrence
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Misher Grant
Nix
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New York
China
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Clover Drop
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Ness
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